New research suggests that consciousness originates in the subcortex, and is polished by the cortex and cerebellum.

Disturbing new research into a ubiquitous contaminant has revealed its concerning effects on the brain.

What distinguishes the mammalian brain from that of other vertebrates is a region called the neocortex, which is the largest and evolutionarily newest part of the human brain. The researchers focused ...

Why AI can never truly replace the human brain, according to Jim Al-Khalili - After spending more than four months studying the evolution of the brain, Jim Al-Khalili has never been so sure of its ini ...

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Coimbra have discovered that the human brain organizes hand movements much like an alphabet — combining a small set of simple motions ...

The origin of humanity has been a long-debated and discussed topic amongst experts. A new study formulates a genetic model that gives some insights regarding the development of human anatomy, stated ...

SYDNEY, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- A University of Queensland (UQ) study reveals that neuronal function in the brain is powered by fats alongside sugars, paving the way for treating metabolic and ...

Evidence challenging the long-held assumption that neuronal function in the brain is solely powered by sugars has given ...

Kids with good executive function tend to grow up to be financially stable, healthy, productive adults. Past attempts to ...

Preschoolers in the school’s 3-year-old classroom learn about the brain by singing “The Brain Song” to the tune of “Bingo” ...